I also have the same noise. It started after the timing belt was changed. I had a shop change the belt and I believe the noise is probably from air in the cooling system. It looks like the cooling system must be drained to change the belt and most likely the system was not bled properly. Just an idea. I am taking mine back to the dealer to see what they have to say and will let you know.

Hi,I have 2001 Montero Limited-full size.I have 82 000 mil on it.I'm very happy with the car.I'm looking for replace my suspension(front+rear)-still there OEM.I was looking for it on web and I found it only OEM and products from KYB company,which is offer two kind- GR-2 Gas Shocks and Struts and Gas-A-Just Shock Absorbers.Can you tell me if somebody got experience with exchange suspension.Is it better OEM or KYB.I found somewhere on the web,that OEM Montero suspension is also KYB.Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, mitcak

here's what I did with my 01 monty ltd. (85000 mile)I changed the shocks and springs with ones from OME Suspension(medium rate is preferred). Check out Rocky-Road.com.I also changed the wheels/tires to 17s with 265/70/17 rubber.This mod raises the ride to 3.75 inches higher than stock.The overall effect is perfect for on/offroad performance.Cornering, towing, and full load driving is greatly improved. Also, I changed my stock air filter with cold air intake from Injen Technology(they make one from monty sport ltd.but will fit monty perfectly.this mod adds 10hp and 20mpg per tank. i still have original rotors with no other problems so far.

I have a 91 Montero 4x4 with the 4-speed auto w/OD. It often shudders into gear and has a hard time staying in gear when the wind blows really hard while I'm doing 50+. I was told that it was the torque converter. That's a $576 repair price. Is this for real, or is there something else I can do? It has almost 200,500 miles on it. Thanks!

I own a 2001 Montero with more than 49,000 miles and have not had any brake problems. I'm sure they are approaching replacement time. I also ran the original Brdigestone tires for 44,000 before they neede to be replaced.

Had a 2001 with 80k plus and no issues that I replaced with a Denali Yukon to pull boat and trailer we got last year.

Now just replaced wife's car with 06' Montero Ltd...really missed it and with the pricing out there now, no better deal for this sized SUV. Looked also at the Commander, but with 3rd row, when folded down, the cargo space is really limited and optioned out, was still going to be over 12k more for us.

The Monty may not have a couple things (nav, memory seats, satellite radio), but for the money, really a great vehicle. I really like the updated white gauge faces too!

Update on my sister's Montero. She still loves it. Has had absolutely no problems with it. Continues to take her to some of the roughest locations in the mountains of NC without complaints. She now has 85k miles on it.

The 4WD shift stick on my 1994 Montero SR is in 2H but the 4WD is still engaged. Any insights as to how this mechanism works or what needs to be adjusted would be appreciated as I do not have a mechanical manual on the vehicle.

I have the same problem with the tranny being in 2-wheel drive and 4-wheel trying to engage on its own. Usually after the 4-wheel lights start blinking and I've came to a complete stop. Did you ever find out any more information on the problem? Thanks Harvey.

I recently have had the same problem. The top two wheels are blinking and I took it to the dealer. It only does it when I come to a stop or ride over a bump. I have never taken the car out of 2WD. The dealer said no codes were coming off and they were awaiting information from the Tech Line....this scares me because I travel alot and I cant afford transmission work. Can anyone help or tell me what may be causing this.

Dealer said it was my 4x4 detection switches. For my model year (mid-2002) there are 4 switches that needed to be replaced (parts = $182.00 + Labor = $250.00; sorry extended warranty does not cover these parts &#150; go figure). Now, prior to replacing, the front Diff was engaging almost every time I drove the car when the light was on (blinking) it would not engage again by itself. After I picked the car up from the dealer it ran fine for about 150 miles Now the diff is still engaging & the light never comes on? One of the four sensors/switches replaced was on the front diff and I think this senses when the front Diff is engaged and controls the light on the dash (they will stop blinking and just stay on when you put the car into 4x4 mode & the diff is fully engaged). The dealer had a problem after they installed this sensor &#150; the problem: the 4x4 light was just blinking so they shimmed it out (FYI this is leaking now!) and the light stopped blinking. Another issue I noticed today (probably due to being shimmed) I tried to put the car into 4 wheel drive high which did work however, the light never stopped blinking to let me know the diff had engaged???? It&#146;s going back to the dealer on Monday &#150; most likely still a sensor issue. I&#146;ll let you know what happens.

Since yesterday, there is a noise(grinding or two squeaky)coming from somewhere near or in the ABS cylinder that is located under the hood near the switch box. The noise comes every few minutes. Sorry if i couldn't more clearer or the right word. Please help with any advice how to eliminate the noise. I had great help in the past. thanks again.

Mitsubishi is a reliable brand. Especially Montero ( full size). I personally own a 2004 Montero LTD. But before that I owned '85 and '93 Montero. Montero has a long history of reliability. One thing you should think about 99 Montero is - this model year does not have stability control option as a safety measure ( they started inputting Stability Control from 2003 model). If you think you can drive safely and maintain the car, it will serve you for a long time. If you think you can live with 15/19 MPG fuel consumption, at 85,000 miles it is a definitely a better buy then any US made SUV undoubtedly. This is my 2 cents. hope this helps..

You are my only reply and thank you very much for taking the time to respond.

The price is right at $8,000 and it is a totally luxury vehicle. I am not a wild driver, so the stablity control is not that big a deal for me. I do like sitting high on the road, out here in California anyway for the times I have to compete on the freeway.

Probably would never use the 4WH drive feature, so that is kinda a draw back. A little concerned about the gas mileage - but basically would use it only to and from the airport and grocery trips.

One question I have not been able to answer is whether the third row seats can be removed, and if the second row seats fold FLAT.Do you know?

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Nothing at this point to my knowledge. Actually Montero is discontinued in US only- the euro-asian version of Pajero (same SUV) will be still manufactured. That suggests that Montero or similar will be back again redesigned so that it can be more competetive with other SUV in market. But nothing in near future..But who knows what Mitsu has plan for US !!